Chelsea are thought to be the favourites to sign the former Sporting Lisbon star, but Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is a big fan of Moutinho having managed him during Porto's 2010/11 treble-winning season.

The Portuguese playmaker is a transfer target for Tottenham and Chelsea

We know that there are clubs with millionaires who have no limitations [in terms of] money, [such] as Chelsea and PSG

Porto owner Pinta da Costa

According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Moutinho has held talks with Porto about his desire to leave the club at the end of the season.

Porto owner Pinta da Costa has rejected numerous bids for Moutinho over the past few years, but recently admitted he may be powerless to let his star player leave at the end of the season.

"It is hard to resist," said Da Costa. "We know that there are clubs with millionaires who have no limitations [in terms of] money, [such] as Chelsea and PSG."